JOB SUMMARY: These positions are located in the Farm Service Agency, Massachusetts State Office, Farm Loan Program Branch, located in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. This position assists the Farm Loan Manager in administering farm loan programs in a USDA Service Center serving one or more Counties. Direct Hire Authority: This position is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Direct Hire Authority for this occupation. MAJOR DUTIES: Conducts interviews with loan applicants, reviews loan applications and makes preliminary inquiries to develop factual information to assess the eligibility of applicants. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.